Willie “Fly” Johnson is a New Orleans–bred saxophonist whose sound fuses R&B groove, blues depth, funk rhythm and jazz improvisation into a soulful, high‑energy voice that commands both ballads and up‑tempo grooves. A NOCCA graduate steeped in the city’s legendary music traditions, he brings passion and precision to every performance and has shared the stage with artists such as Jon Batiste, Trombone Shorty and Christian Scott, earning a reputation as a versatile and captivating player.